News: Department of Communication Studies

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Campus News |

Communication coaches help students spot their presentation tics and gain confidence in their abilities.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

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Research |

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

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Research |

Research by UNLV communications expert Natalie Pennington finds that texts, video calls burdened the mental health of working moms during pandemic.

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People |

Current student and full-time dispatcher is the first line of defense when people call University Police Services.

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People |

Patrick T. Smith Achievement in Service Award Paul Chaffee helped revive UNLV's Real Estate Club, and has been an integral part of the Lied Center for Real Estate, working extensively to show the next generation of real estate agents the right way to do business.

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People |

Communication studies major Saha Salahi awarded Nevada's first John Lewis Youth Leadership Award.

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People |

UNLV alumna and lecturer explores what works in long-distance relationships.

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Research |

And what to share with those who keep using them

Joey Cruz 
People |

Coming to UNLV from Hagatña, Guam opened up new doors for communication studies major Joey Cruz to discover jobs, internships, service opportunities, and more.

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Campus News |

Student Service 2021 Award recipient Ayla Gelsinger helps those recovering from PTSD through her work with Silver State Service Dogs.

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People |

Oral communication proved to be a benchmark as courses shifted online at the start of the pandemic.